UFC OKC video recap: Lee stops Chiesa via controversial submission

Kevin Lee wins his grudge match against Michael Chiesa, but it was a victory that was marred by controversy.

After a pre-fight press conference brawl, it was Kevin Lee who came out victorious against Michael Chiesa in the UFC Oklahoma City main event. But it was an ending that is being put into question, particularly with referee Mario Yamasaki’s decision to stop the fight.

What was the highlight of the fight?

It was a pretty even exchange on the feet, but it was Lee who showed more dominance when the fight went to the mat. He had back control for the most part and was landing heavy ground-and-pound (including some 12 to 6 elbows), before he locked in the controversial rear naked choke in which Chiesa clearly did not tap to.

Where do these two go from here?

Lee will most likely go up the rankings after his win, but the ending of the fight still leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths.

The final decision evidently lies on UFC officials, but a rematch between both men is completely understandable, with a different referee next time around.

Watch now, later, or never?

Watch it now to see for yourself if the stoppage was indeed too early, or if there was some other reason to it.

Was it a legit finish? Kevin Lee with a submission on Michael Chiesa that we’ll be talking about for awhile! #UFCOKC https://t.co/mOFBUonnem

— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) June 26, 2017

Kevin Lee wins his grudge match against Michael Chiesa, but it was a victory that was marred by controversy.

After a pre-fight press conference brawl, it was Kevin Lee who came out victorious against Michael Chiesa in the UFC Oklahoma City main event. But it was an ending that is being put into question, particularly with referee Mario Yamasaki’s decision to stop the fight.

What was the highlight of the fight?

It was a pretty even exchange on the feet, but it was Lee who showed more dominance when the fight went to the mat. He had back control for the most part and was landing heavy ground-and-pound (including some 12 to 6 elbows), before he locked in the controversial rear naked choke in which Chiesa clearly did not tap to.

Where do these two go from here?

Lee will most likely go up the rankings after his win, but the ending of the fight still leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths.

The final decision evidently lies on UFC officials, but a rematch between both men is completely understandable, with a different referee next time around.

Watch now, later, or never?

Watch it now to see for yourself if the stoppage was indeed too early, or if there was some other reason to it.